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Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 740
Posted By stevelon

Yes I did, no other reason. I work with a bunch...

Yes I did, no other reason. I work with a bunch of transplanted folks from NY. Inspired me to see what they were talkin about. As to roll in after central park I can sure agree. Not being from...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 740
Posted By stevelon

You bet. Had 90 days advance reservation.

You bet. Had 90 days advance reservation.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 740
Posted By stevelon

Indeed there was a bad problem in central park...

Indeed there was a bad problem in central park where 5 cyclists suffered significant injuries in a crash and shut down the ride for a period backing up everyone else. This however had nothing to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 740
Posted By stevelon

Bike New York

Just completed the Bike New York Tour. I now have 32,000 new friends. My hats off to everyone who worked their butts to execute a fantastic event. Can't say enough about how much fun I had. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By stevelon

shifters

Indeed it is 6700. Yes both levers together to downshift.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By stevelon

Shimano shifter

Just attempted to install Ultrega 9600 right side shifter. It will ratchet up but not down unless I push in on the ratchet mechanism while flipping both levers together. Rear derailler seems to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By stevelon

Sorry you can no longer color match on...

Sorry you can no longer color match on rust-oleum. They do not make a tint base. If you have a very light or pastel color you might be able to get close but the darker colors, never happen.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-09, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 753
Posted By stevelon

Can't believe I've missed this one. I'd be...

Can't believe I've missed this one. I'd be interested in comments from others as well.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-16-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,230
Posted By stevelon

We see something similar but they don't bother to...

We see something similar but they don't bother to rent. As a retail merchant I see this every day. We see with no age range of people who purchase items and use them and return them on the 89th day...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,649
Posted By stevelon

Fantastic! Years ago I purchased a set of these...

Fantastic! Years ago I purchased a set of these rack mounts. They went away with the van I drove several vans ago. Could not remember the brand etc to get another set. I'll get em now. thanks.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-13-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,006
Posted By stevelon

Found this very interesting. Just last night a...

Found this very interesting. Just last night a group of us were discussing a similar idea at dinner and talking about the comparison with European towns and cities.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By stevelon

Oops

Should have mentioned that Operator is right on about not always being able to tell about unseen damage that's the reason for carefully following structural repair techniques vs what someone might do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By stevelon

fix it

I recently got a Giant Carbon frame which had a significant crack due to a car. LBS knowing that I used to do structural repair on FG boats gave it to me for a trial. I did the repair using common...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By stevelon

contacts

They are great! I tried soft lens first with reading glasses. I spend much of my day looking at a computer followed by scanning shelves for merchandise. The soft lens plus reading glasses left me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By stevelon

contacts

After 61 years I decided to get contacts lenses. I have semi-permeable as I needed multi-focals. They are great except my helmet mirror is now out of focus. The Doctor suggests I was actually...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-09, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By stevelon

contacts

After 61 years I decided to get contacts lenses. I have semi-permeable as I needed multi-focals. They are great except my helmet mirror is now out of focus. The Doctor suggests I was actually...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 691
Posted By stevelon

rain/light

I had a similaar set up to yours. Solved the problem by using a clear shower cap over the helmet and light. I only wanted to be seen and have a bar light for illumination. I discovered that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By stevelon

Carbon frame damage

I have obtained a carbon road bike frame which has a small impact fracture on the seat stay where the rear brake caliper would be mounted ( this was shipping damage and not due to accident). At this...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-26-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By stevelon

carbon frame

I have obtained a carbon road bike frame which has a small impact fracture on the seat stay where the rear brake caliper would be mounted ( this was shipping damage and not due to accident). At this...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,907
Posted By stevelon

the norm

This thread makes me feel better. On the Florida east coast where the wind is often 15 or there abouts I feel better to know that I'm not just being a weenie when the wind gets that high. Today is...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-13-08, 07:43 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 8,921
Posted By stevelon

In principal I am against the bailout. ...

In principal I am against the bailout. Realistically the car companies are probably the last heavy industry left in the U.S. ( non basic materials excluded ). So if the car companies are gone who...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-08, 06:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,751
Posted By stevelon

Should also have said went to Cambodia where...

Should also have said went to Cambodia where according to the president at the time we never were. 24 PBR's went in only 4 went home.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-08, 06:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,751
Posted By stevelon

To anyone that was there and to those who were...

To anyone that was there and to those who were not. U.S. Navy Viet Nam Mobile Riverine Force c92-1, RVN 68-70.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-08, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By stevelon

Like many. My Grandfather served in WW1, my...

Like many. My Grandfather served in WW1, my father in WW2, I served in Viet Nam. I adopted two girls so that at least at this point in time I could stop the madness. I say that with no disrespect...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-12-08, 06:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,805
Posted By stevelon

A couple of suggestions. You don't mention an...

A couple of suggestions. You don't mention an age but if your less than 60 y.o. six hours isn't enough. Check with your doctor as your symptoms can also be a sign of several medical conditions from...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-25-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By stevelon

Ya know I've wondered why Bruce was so willing to...

Ya know I've wondered why Bruce was so willing to follow orders. This guy has been doing it his way all along. While I wasn't about to ask I wondered if the real issue was someone ( maybe his...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-24-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By stevelon

My understanding was that yes he was told under...

My understanding was that yes he was told under medical advice no more bike.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-24-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By stevelon

Bruce

I had intended to tell everyone about my neighbor Bruce, who still rides daily and does all errands by bike. He is 92y.o. and only had a car to take his wife to chemo as she could no longer ride her...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-12-08, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 487
Posted By stevelon

NYC ride

Someone told me that there is an annual ride across 5 boroughs in the NYC area. Sounds kinda interesting, but I have no idea what it's called, when it is each year and contact info. Help please.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-09-08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,886
Posted By stevelon

Yes it does get better. Make sure you have the...

Yes it does get better. Make sure you have the seat front to back distance set correctly and the seat height is correct for you. I have loaned several bikes to friends new to the commute or just...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-05-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By stevelon

almost correct

Indeed until about 4 years ago the Publix had a rusted out poor condition rack that went away thankfully. Replaced about 2 years ago with the existing one.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-04-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By stevelon

Hopeful progress

Two or three years ago I requested that our local Publix market get a bike rack. They did that. Today when I stopped by every spot was in use. I didn't mind at all locking up next to a handicap...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-08, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 758
Posted By stevelon

I hope so. Why does it cost $400. per year to...

I hope so. Why does it cost $400. per year to insure my 15 year old car thats driven 5,000 miles per year when its only worth $2,000?
Forum: Commuting
06-05-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By stevelon

I have never been brushed but have made a number...

I have never been brushed but have made a number of complaints to our local bus company due to close calls. I know they make frequent pulls to the side but I've watched these guys go for hundreds of...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-08, 07:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,868
Posted By stevelon

Most of my co workers made no comment but one...

Most of my co workers made no comment but one "Hell's Angles" type made the occasional rude remark. Finally on day he says "I just can't understand it, you're an OK guy and you wear that sissie...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By stevelon

Natchez trace

I know there is at least one book on the topic. Does anyone who has ridden the trail have personal comments on the good the bad and the ugly. Unfortunately I'm probably looking at doing the ride in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By stevelon

my weight is 175. No race rides. I just enjoy...

my weight is 175. No race rides. I just enjoy running down the road listening to the wind in my ears. Do regularly do centuries occasional commute but mostly 30-40 mile road rides on days off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-08, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By stevelon

wheel building questions

I ride a 4 year old trek 1200 3-4k miles per year. I intend to purchase a new bike in the 3-5 thousand price range in the next 12 months. I want to build a set of wheels for the potential new bike....
Forum: Commuting
04-16-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,484
Posted By stevelon

I thought about sending a letter of protest, but...

I thought about sending a letter of protest, but then. Isn't this "normal" cager mentality? There must be something wrong with any adult on a bike. Of course there's nothing wrong with someone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 578
Posted By stevelon

I gota ask how well managed was your diabetes...

I gota ask how well managed was your diabetes managed prior to cycling? My doctor and I almost came to blows when he demanded that I stay off the bike until I was well managed and then he demanded...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-08, 05:22 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,077
Posted By stevelon

4000 miles

4000 miles
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By stevelon

I was there yesterday. It indeed was a beautiful...

I was there yesterday. It indeed was a beautiful day. Kinda windy. Interested in a ride together send me a private email and we'll set a time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By stevelon

keys Ride

To celebrate my 60th birthday I decided to ride the Florida Keys from Key Largo ( mile marker 106 ) to Key West ( mile marker 0 ). Completed it April 8, a couple weeks before the magic 60. Thought...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 501
Posted By stevelon

Keys Ride

To celebrate my 60th birthday I decided to ride the Florida Keys from Key Largo ( mile marker 106 ) to Key West ( mile marker 0 ). Completed it April 8, a couple weeks before the magic 60. Thought...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 883
Posted By stevelon

Ride the Keys

Planning to ride from Key Largo to Key West next week. Yesterday I ran into a guy who said that he had tried it a couple years ago and got so afraid of the traffic that he stopped after only about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By stevelon

crank and chain ring

I have no bike mechanic skills so educate me please. My mechanic says my current triple ring crank set will need replacement in the next few months. Due to my riding level and our lack of hills he...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-18-07, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 615
Posted By stevelon

e-mails

I have not received any daily emails in the last week or so. Really miss it, can you help?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By stevelon

e-mails?

I haven't been receiving my daily e-mails from the forum. Anyone else having difficulties?
Forum: Commuting
11-20-07, 02:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,260
Posted By stevelon

Sorry guys holding water was exactly the point. ...

Sorry guys holding water was exactly the point. That way you don't have to pump it out. Where you have elevation changes water runs down hill. In florida you have to contain it or pup it away.
Forum: Touring
11-16-07, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,920
Posted By stevelon

Maqchka, do you have a link, brand etc I can use...

Maqchka, do you have a link, brand etc I can use to get a pair?
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